Question

which statement describes a nutritionally balanced diet?
it consists mostly of protein.
it provides equal amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
it includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients.
it consists of three small meals, each totaling about the same number of calories.

Explanation:

• A nutritionally balanced diet isn't mostly protein (needs other nutrients too).
• It doesn't require equal amounts of protein, carbs, and fats (recommended ratios differ, e.g., more carbs).
• A balanced diet includes sufficient, not excessive, essential nutrients (vitamins, minerals, macronutrients) for health.
• Meal frequency/ calorie per meal doesn't define balance (focus is nutrients, not meal structure).

Answer:

C. It includes enough, and not too much, of all essential nutrients.